May 19 Attitudes - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings PodcastMay 19 Attitudes - Transitions Daily Alcohol Recovery Readings Podcast
Transitions Daily Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Readings Podcast
Scott B. reads a collection of AA recovery readings focused on attitudes, spiritual growth, and fellowship. The episode shares reflections on service, meetings, and trusting a loving God in daily sobriety.
6:12•19 May 2026
Attitudes and Fellowship: A Daily Shot of AA Wisdom
Episode Overview
- Old attitudes around security, power, romance, and family need strong revision to support sobriety.
- Putting spiritual growth first offers a real chance at recovery, rather than following instincts alone.
- AA life includes everyday acts of service and mutual support, such as helping with family issues or practical needs.
- Fellowship and regular meetings play a major part in staying sober, especially when participants also contribute.
- Trusting a loving God of one’s understanding and using prayer and meditation bring a sense of security and guidance.
“Our old attitudes towards our instincts need to undergo drastic revision.”
Curious about how others manage the daily ups and downs of sobriety? This short episode from Transitions Daily lines up a series of classic Alcoholics Anonymous readings, all centred on one big theme: attitudes. Read by Scott B. from Detroit, the episode strings together selections from the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, the Big Book, 24 Hours a Day, and more.
You’ll hear the reminder that "our old attitudes towards our instincts need to undergo drastic revision", especially around things like security, money, romance, and family. The message is simple but challenging: putting instincts first keeps people stuck, while putting spiritual growth first gives them a real chance. There’s also a strong focus on fellowship and service.
One passage highlights everyday AA life: cleaning up old scrapes, helping settle family issues, even lending money or helping someone find a job when it makes sense. The idea of "giving without strings" is front and centre. A personal reflection admits, "I was suspicious when others wanted to help me...
But I soon learned the joy of helping another alcoholic, and I understood why they were there for me in the beginning." For anyone who feels wary of meetings, there’s a gentle nudge: people "never go to an AA meeting without taking something out of it", and even when they don’t feel like going, they usually leave with a lift.
The closing meditation and prayer lean on faith and security, with the image of being brought "out of a horrible pit" and having one’s feet set "upon a rock". This episode suits anyone considering AA, already in the fellowship, or just wondering how others stay sober one day at a time. It’s brief, structured, and packed with familiar AA wisdom – perfect if you’re short on time but need a spiritual tune-up.
Which attitude in your own life might be due for a revision today?
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